Children's Feet - San Francisco Podiatrist Union Square CA
Dr. Bill Metaxas of San Francisco discusses pediatric foot care and why foot pain is not normal.
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PEDIATRIC FLATFOOT
Pediatric flatfoot occurs in children where there is a partial or total collapse of the arch of the foot.
Although the exact incidence of flatfoot in children is unknown, it is a common finding. All children have only a minimal arch at birth. This condition is not painful and generally resolves without treatment; very rarely is corrective casting necessary. Most children who present to a podiatrist for evaluation of flatfoot will have a flexible flatfoot that does not require treatment.
Common Signs and Symptoms:
• Pain when walking or running for any length of time
• Outward position of the heel while standing
• Awkwardness when walking or running
• Pain in shoes
The examining podiatrist must rule out the difference between flexible and rigid flatfoot. A fl
